Lofty expectations are nothing new for the Georgia Southern Eagles. But after four seasons without a playoff appearance - and three head coaches since that loss to Texas State in 2005 - the Eagles' return to the Football Championship Subdivision postseason has some thinking big things in Jeff Monken's second year.

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Rafael Nadal opened his Wimbledon title defense with a convincing victory Monday, beating Michael Russell 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 on a "fantastic" day while his parents watched from the Royal Box.